Introduction: Glogos - logic layer 0 for truth and coordination

Hi everyone,

Following the discussion on did:cel and Steven's insightful questions about
content integrity, I am opening this thread to introduce the underlying
protocol: Glogos.

https://github.com/glogos-org/glogos

1. The essence: a logic substrate (L0)
Glogos is not just a storage system or an identity method. It is a logic
layer 0 for truth and coordination, designed to anchor digital reality
without reliance on central authorities.

The entire system is anchored to a single, universal mathematical constant:
the universal anchor (GLR), which is simply SHA-256(""). From this empty
string, we build a directed acyclic graph (DAG) of attestations. This
creates a deterministic, tamper-evident history that relies on math, not
servers.

2. The vision: from truth to coordination
Why do we need a "logic layer"?

To reduce information asymmetry and coordination friction.
In the functioning proofs of concept, Glogos is powering:

*   Public goods: where communities fund shared resources without
intermediaries (reducing friction).
*   Commitment devices: where individuals signal credibility to overcome
trust gaps (reducing asymmetry).
*   Resilient trade: where supply chains coordinate even when disconnected
(the "oceanic gap").

Glogos provides the social physics for these interactions. The protocol
treats a "promise" or a "contribution" as a physical object—anchored in the
DAG, unforgeable, and universally referenceable.

3. Conclusion
By integrating identity (who) with a logic substrate (how we coordinate),
the community can ensure that public goods are created and sustained
globally.

Glogos is offered as a contribution to this shared vision—providing the
mathematical grounding needed for resilient digital trust.

I welcome discussion on how this logic substrate can serve the broader
goals of the Verifiable Credentials community.

Best regards,
Mạnh Thành Lê
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